Hardware Maintenance Manual Volume 2: ThinkPad Computers (April 1995)
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ThinkPad 700C
Overview
A 10.4-inch active-matrix colour display, a 25 MHz 486SLC processor and the TrackPoint II. The documented 9552-30B configuration combines a 120 MB hard disk with 4 MB of memory in a black portable computer.
Historical context
The IBM reference lists DOS 5.02, a 1.44 MB floppy drive and a battery-equipped weight of 7.6 lb. A removable disk and optional docking station show the balance between mobility and a fully equipped desk in this early ThinkPad.
Specifications
Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage3
- Processor
- 80486SLC 25MHz
- Memory
- 4MB standard / 16MB maximum
- Storage
- 9552-30B: 120MB HDD
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight2
- Display
- 10.4-inch active-matrix TFT, 640×480, 256 colors
- Weight
- 7.6lb with battery
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
- Original systems
- IBM DOS 5.02 and PRODIGY preinstalled
- Positioning
- Notebook
- Features
- TrackPoint II; 1.44MB floppy; Micro Channel architecture; optional docking station
Manuals
2 documentsThinkPad Notebooks 1992–2001 withdrawn
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Drivers & Software
0 packagesNo software linked to this exact entry yet.
BIOS & Firmware
0 packagesNo firmware linked to this exact entry yet.
Research & references
ThinkWiki: 700C (Community source)
Date sources & variant notes
Profile sources
- Processor: 80486SLC 25MHz
Listed IBM configurations on this exact page; not all model options worldwide.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — twbook.pdf · PDF page 4; 700C; availability column; 9552-30B - Display: 10.4-inch active-matrix TFT, 640×480, 256 colors
Listed IBM configurations on this exact page; not all model options worldwide.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — twbook.pdf · PDF page 4; 700C; availability column; 9552-30B - Memory: 4MB standard / 16MB maximum
Listed IBM configurations on this exact page; not all model options worldwide.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — twbook.pdf · PDF page 4; 700C; availability column; 9552-30B - Storage: 9552-30B: 120MB HDD
Listed IBM configurations on this exact page; not all model options worldwide.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — twbook.pdf · PDF page 4; 700C; availability column; 9552-30B - Positioning: Notebook
Exact model community specification; alternatives vary by configuration and may include documented upgrades. Not all listed options were fitted together.
ThinkWiki — ThinkPad History · IBM-era exact model row, month-year column; event subtype not stated - Weight: 7.6lb with battery
Listed IBM configurations on this exact page; not all model options worldwide.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — twbook.pdf · PDF page 4; 700C; availability column; 9552-30B - Original systems: IBM DOS 5.02 and PRODIGY preinstalled
Listed IBM configurations on this exact page; not all model options worldwide.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — twbook.pdf · PDF page 4; 700C; availability column; 9552-30B - Features: TrackPoint II; 1.44MB floppy; Micro Channel architecture; optional docking station
Listed IBM configurations on this exact page; not all model options worldwide.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — twbook.pdf · PDF page 4; 700C; availability column; 9552-30B - Documented by: October 1992
700C: month-year listed by the community history; not independently established as announcement versus availability, and no worldwide-first claim.
ThinkWiki — ThinkPad History · IBM-era exact model row, month-year column; event subtype not stated - Availability: October 1992
700C; United States; availability of listed 9552-30B configuration(s), not a worldwide first-launch claim.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — twbook.pdf · PDF page 4; 700C; availability column; 9552-30B - Catalogue price: 4350 USD
United States retail USD catalogue price for 700C, 9552-30B, 120MB; dated to the source page compilation/explicit price change, not asserted to be the original launch price. Tax treatment not stated.
IBM Personal Systems Reference — twbook.pdf · PDF page 4; 700C; availability column; 9552-30B - ThinkWiki — Category:700C · Exact model heading and Standard Features/technical sections; alternative configurations
Identity, dates & original listings
- ThinkWiki model history Community source
- IBM withdrawn notebook specifications, 1992–2001 Official source
- IBM ThinkPad history Official source
- IBM Mobile Systems Hardware Maintenance Manual, Volume 2 (April 1995) Official source